Communications Specialist position debate
Summary
The council hired — barely — a full-time communications staffer to run city social media and public information, but only after cutting the proposed pay range. Beltran argued he does similar work for free and prefers part-time; the mayor said social media is today's town square.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Roughly $64,000-$78,000 a year in salary plus benefits — down from the originally proposed range.
Residents who want timely city news on social media; the whole community gets better information.
Taxpayer advocates say it's a permanent position the city's budget may not need at that cost.
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